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Whitehead Is new Propeller Club Executive Vice President

Stas Margaronis

by Stas Margaronis Jul 06, 2021

Retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Joel Whitehead, has been appointed as the new executive vice president of the International Propeller Club of the United States (IPCUS).

Whitehead served as IPCUS president from 2017-2019. 

In announcing Whitehead’s appointment, IPCUS President Niels Aalund said: 

“Joel led our organization through some tumultuous times and spearheaded the effort to create a practical Strategic Plan to take us in the right direction. He has also been an extremely active member of our Executive Committee and Board of Directors and knows well the issues we face and the opportunities ahead.”

Admiral Whitehead will replace Mr. John Cullather, who served as the executive vice president of the Propeller Club since 2019. 

Retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Joel Whitehead
Retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Joel Whitehead
Stas Margaronis
Stas Margaronis

Ports & Maritime Editor

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Stas Margaronis is a maritime journalist, publisher, and trade industry expert with more than 40 years of experience covering global transportation, ports, logistics, and infrastructure. He serves as California Ports Reporter for the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT), reporting on maritime trade, tariffs, and port developments across California’s major seaports. Margaronis is also President of the Propeller Club of Northern California and publisher of Rebuild the United States (RBTUS), covering infrastructure, shipbuilding, cybersecurity, AI, and national security. His background includes international trade, logistics management, and publishing, with experience spanning the United States and Asia.

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